Accra:The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its approval of the United Nations Security Council's presidential statement, which strongly condemns the Houthi militia's attacks on Saudi Arabia. Bahrain, as a member of the Security Council, participated in the adoption of this statement.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the statement denounced the Houthi attacks that targeted civil aviation and energy infrastructure, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport that resulted in 14 deaths and over 300 injuries. Additional attacks on other airports and Saudi Aramco facilities, as well as threats to commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandab, were also condemned.
Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described these attacks as a violation of international law and expressed condolences to Saudi Arabia and the victims' families. The Ministry supported the Security Council's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its call for an end to Houthi aggression, recognizing Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense.
The Ministry reiterated Bahrain's support for Saudi Arabia's measures to maintain its sovereignty and security, underscoring the interconnected security of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. It emphasized the importance of implementing Resolution 2216 and preventing the Houthi militia from acquiring weapons and support in line with the arms embargo.
Bahrain also reaffirmed its commitment to Yemen's unity and the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for a political settlement. It pledged to continue working within the Security Council to uphold resolutions, stop Houthi attacks, deter navigational threats, and hold responsible parties accountable.